Purpose:  To assist in the needs of our church and to provide fellowship to the women of the church.  Monthly business meetings are held at 10:00AM on the second Tuesday at the Church.  

Schedule:
Our Bazaar workshops are held 10:00AM-12:00PM Tuesdays at the Church  and 1:00PM-3:00PM Wednesday at the Cattrall's house (471-80th Street, Niagara Falls)

History:
In 1976 a group of women while folding our church's monthly reporter felt a need for a women's group - a group that would be willing to assist in the needs of our church, especially in the kitchen and dining room areas.  Thus began the Riverside Willing Workers, which consisted of nine women.  There had not been an organized women's group since the Women's Association fifteen years previous.  For the financial aid that was necessary to make the much-needed improvements the Snowflake Bazaar was started.  The Snowflake Bazaar consisted of a few booths displaying items for sale.  The Riverside Workers also prepared and served lunch and dinner.

What we are doing today:  
The annual Snowflake Bazaar is still our main focus, which provides us with finances and great fellowship that we have with each other.  Twice weekly workshops are held working on items for the Snowflake Bazaar. We always welcome new members to our group.  Each of us has unique God given gifts to offer - we all have something of value to contribute. (click on "Bazaar" above to see pictures of this wonderful annual event)

Remembering a dear friend:
Bette Ruopp provided the spark that gave life to the Riverside Workers back in 1976.  It was her drive and encouragement which enabled them to make plans for a bazaar - the first to be held there in over 15 years.  She was chairman of the group for the first three years and after that, she planned and supervised the bazaar meals for several years and was an inspiration to all.

In Bette's memory, Dorothy Swick recently presented the church with a beautiful water color she hand painted, depicting the Riverside Workers hard at work on a bazaar.  It will be hung in the dining room where Bette spent so many productive hours.

Goals:
Everyone has a chance to share something to our Church and community.  We are all caregivers and we all need a caregiver.  All of us enjoy the many opportunities we have to help each other. Our goal is to serve and respond to the needs of our Church and Community.  May we always work in harmony for God's glory.

Reaching out:
We are here for our church members and to assist in anyway we can.  We do this by giving, preparing or assisting in the following ways:

• Memorial meals for bereaved church families
• Scholarships for our student's in college
• Cards to shut-ins and hospitalized
• Help with refurbishing and updating our church
• Financial aid for church needs
• Financial contributions to our community (Community Missions, Salvation Army, Lockport Presbyterian Home, Scholarship Fund)
• Representative to Lockport Presbyterian Home
• Cleaning sanctuary and narthex yearly
• Retired men's monthly breakfast
• Cleaning kitchen as needed

Current Officers and Committees:
President              Lee Tweedie             
Vice President      Theresa Bundy                 
Secretary             Jean Nixon     
Treasurer             Dorothy Raymond         
Memorial Chair    Janis Cattrall                
Scholarship          Jane Hansen                 
Sunshine              Effie Johns                    
Lockport Home   Jane Hansen              
Kitchen                Jean Nixon